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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James Dewey Pickels, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Richmond, Virginia

Honored By

J. Hunter Pickels

Relationship

Grandson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ONBOARD A MERCHANT MARINE SHIP IN THE ATLANTIC, UNTIL IT WAS SUNK BY A U-BOAT OFF THE COAST OF SOUTH AFRICA. RETURNED STATESIDE, WAS DEPLOYED TO THE PACIFIC ABOARD LST-709.